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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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